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Publication Date: 2011-Aug
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Bridging the Performance Gap with Ergonomics: A Case Study
Rethaber, James D.
Performance Improvement, v50 n7 p33-37 Aug 2011
Faced with increased incidences of work-related strain and sprain injuries and OSHA-recordable injuries, the organization in this case study details how it resolved these performance-related issues. This case study also demonstrates the effectiveness of Thomas Gilbert's (1978) Behavior Engineering Model as a tool for analyzing, defining, and resolving performance issues. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Injuries, Program Effectiveness, Human Factors Engineering, Work Environment, Occupational Safety and Health, Case Studies, Performance, Industry, Intervention, Employees
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